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Made in Canada. Pass your phone — unlocked — to the person sitting next to you. Not to a close friend. To a colleague. A neighbour. Someone you'd describe as trustworthy but have never actually tested. Watch what happens in your body before you hand it over. That hesitation? That's not paranoia. That's you running a real-time audit of every assumption you hold about trust, privacy, identity, and risk — in under a second, without a framework, without a consultant, without a strategic plan. You already know how to read signals. You do it constantly. You just haven't been taught to trust what you notice. That's what this podcast is about. I'm Nola Simon — strategic futurist, keynote speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice (2024 & 2025). I'm not here to make sweeping predictions about the future. I'm here to help you see what's already forming — in the moments that feel ordinary, the assumptions that feel obvious, the decisions that feel routine right up until they don't. Blockbuster had the data. Kodak invented the digital camera and couldn't walk away from the legacy of print. They didn't lack information. They lacked the discipline to question what they already believed — before it became load-bearing. That discipline isn't reserved for crisis. It lives in everyday noticing. The unlocked phone. The meeting nobody challenged. The strategy that felt obvious. The trust that formed — or fractured — in a moment nobody marked as significant. This show is that noticing, practiced out loud. Featured in Maclean's, CBC, and CTV News. Goodpods Top 10 Leadership. Witnessed Trust. Everyday Futurism. The decisions that felt routine right up until they didn't.

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May 28, 2026

The Assumption Ground Audit: Everyday Futurism as a Leadership Practice

What Is an Assumption-Ground Audit? Introducing Make It So | Hope + Possibilities Episode description The assumption ground audit is a structured practice for surfacing the beliefs, values, and past experiences that silently shape your decisions — at work and in life. In this episode, Nola Simon introduces Make It So, an 8-week cohort built around everyday futurism and the assumption ground audit as a leadership practice. <hr /> What is an assumption-ground audit? An <a href="https://nolasimon.com/aga">assumption-ground audit</a> is a reflective practice that asks: what decisions are you making based on what you currently believe to be true? Your assumptions aren't random — they're built from your values, your experiences, and the stories you've told yourself over time. The audit makes those visible so you can work with them intentionally, rather than having them work on you unconsciously. It's the foundation of <a href= "https://nolasimon.com/blog/everyday-futurism-a-practice-not-a-prediction"> everyday futurism</a>: the idea that the future isn't built in grand gestures, but in the small, compounding decisions you make daily. <hr /> About this episode In this episode, Nola introduces Make It So: an 8-week cohort launching June 1st, designed for people who understand that operating well inside ambiguity is the leadership skill. Make It So pairs everyday futurism with the assumption ground audit to help you integrate future-focused thinking into the way you already work and lead — <a href= "https://nolasimon.com/blog/not-just-another-futurist">not as a forecasting exercise</a>, but as a daily practice. What's covered: <ul> <li>What an <a href="https://nolasimon.com/aga">assumption ground audit</a> is and how to use it</li> <li>Why everyday futurism is a leadership capacity, not a prediction contest</li> <li>How the <a href= "https://nolasimon.com/blog/pediculosis-and-change">lice case study</a> shows the way unexamined assumptions drive organizational decisions</li> <li>The three tiers of access: fully async, regular office hours, and 1:1 coaching (which includes Substack founder membership with trend and convergence reports)</li> <li>Why the cohort is capped at 20 — and why it closes Sunday</li> <li>Why Nola builds for digital community (and what a two-hour drive to Toronto has to do with it)</li> </ul> <hr /> Frequently asked questions What is everyday futurism? <a href= "https://nolasimon.com/blog/everyday-futurism-a-practice-not-a-prediction"> Everyday futurism</a> is the practice of making small, intentional decisions that accumulate into the future you want — for yourself, your work, and the organizations you lead. It's not about prediction. It's about integrated thinking. What is the Make It So cohort? Make It So is an 8-week, mostly asynchronous cohort built around everyday futurism and the assumption ground audit. It's designed for leaders and implementers who want to develop futurism as a core leadership practice. <a href="https://nolasimon.com/make-it-so.html">Learn more and register here.</a> Who is Make It So for? It's for people who already understand that ambiguity is normal, change is constant, and that how you think — not just what you do — is what determines how well you lead through it. How is this different from other futurism programs? Most futurism content centers the expert. Make It So centers you — your assumptions, your noticing practices, your decision-making patterns. The goal is a practice you can sustain, not a framework you borrow. <hr /> Make It So <ul> <li>Launches June 1st | Capped at 20 | Sign-up closes Sunday</li> <li><a href="https://nolasimon.com/make-it-so.html">Register for the seminar</a></li> <li>Want to talk first? Book a call at <a href= "https://nolasimon.com">nolasimon.com</a></li> </ul>

April 1, 2026

Witnessed Trust: A PR Crisis, a Pop Star, and a Camera Walk Into a Stadium

<div data-renderer="lm"> In this episode, I dive into trust through a pop culture moment that became a global case study: the Coldplay kiss cam incident. What looked like celebrity gossip actually opens up bigger conversations about leadership, workplace ethics, public perception, and how we decide who and what to trust. <h2 id="time-stamped-highlights" class= "font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&]:mt-4"> Time-Stamped Highlights</h2> <ul class="marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8"> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> 00:00 — I introduce the episode and explain why trust is the real story behind the viral Coldplay kiss cam moment. </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> 02:00 — I recap the incident and how it became a global pop culture and PR event. </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> 05:00 — I break down the Astronomer response and why their celebrity ad strategy became part of the trust conversation. </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> 08:00 — I explore media framing, public perception, and why context changes how we interpret events. </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> 11:00 — I ask: who do we trust more — the celebrity observers, the people involved, or the people managing the story? </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> 14:00 — I explain why this is really a workplace issue, not just celebrity drama. </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> 17:00 — I reflect on internal trust, leadership accountability, and what employees may have been thinking. </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> 20:00 — I share the difference between sounding confident and actually having expertise. </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> 23:00 — I reflect personally on learning, capability, and using AI as a tool rather than a substitute for expertise. </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> 26:00 — I close with thoughts on discernment, trust signals, and what the future of work asks of us. </li> </ul> <h2 id="key-takeaways" class= "font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&]:mt-4"> Key Takeaways</h2> <ul class="marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8"> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Trust is shaped by context, power, and perception. </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Viral moments often reveal deeper workplace and leadership issues. </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Media coverage can amplify or distort what people think they know. </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Confidence is not the same as competence. </li> <li class= "py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&>p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> In a world shaped by AI and rapid change, discernment matters more than ever. </li> </ul> I've also written a related case study called "A PR Crisis, a Pop Star, and a Camera Walk Into a Stadium" — you can find it on my website: <a class= "reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline" href="https://www.everydayfuturism.com/" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">www.everydayfuturism.com</a>. I'd love to hear what you think. Reach me at <a class= "reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline" href="mailto:nola@nolasimon.com" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">nola@nolasimon.com</a> or leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. </div>

January 28, 2026

Canadian Perspective on US Politics and Values

In this episode of Hope and Possibilities, I share a personal reflection on what's unfolding in the United States—and why it feels both shocking and familiar to me. I spent nearly 18 years in global financial services, 16 of them working closely with American clients, many based in Minnesota. That experience gave me an inside view of how U.S. systems shape people's daily lives—and where those systems quietly fail. Long before today's headlines, I began making deliberate choices to reduce American exposure in my work and center my career in Canada and other global contexts where values aligned more closely with mine. This episode isn't about blame. It's about perspective. I speak with deep respect for Americans—their decency, humor, and care—and with clarity about a hard truth: lasting change can only come from within. External voices have limits. Ownership matters. Drawing on professional experience, historical training, and family history shaped by wartime Europe, I reflect on why nostalgia is such a powerful force, why democratic pressure often looks uncomfortable, and why other countries are quietly recalibrating their relationship with the U.S. This is a reflection, not a prescription—an invitation to think more honestly about responsibility, leadership, and what it takes to shape what comes next. <hr /> <h2>Timestamps</h2> 00:00 – Why this moment feels personal Why I chose to talk about this now 02:05 – My American work life Nearly 18 years in financial services, 16 with U.S. clients—many in Minnesota 05:15 – Working across values gaps What you learn when you avoid "safe" topics like healthcare, labor law, and maternity leave 09:10 – 2016 as a turning point Healthcare rollbacks, medical hardship calls, and knowing when work becomes untenable 13:30 – History as an early warning system How family history and studying history shaped my perspective 17:00 – A deliberate shift Why I chose, ten years ago, to reduce American exposure in my career 21:15 – Canadians opting out quietly Travel, consumption, culture, and economic consequences 24:50 – Why change must come from Americans The limits of external critique and the necessity of internal advocacy 29:00 – Protest, boycott, and democracy Why discomfort is often the price of democratic pressure 33:20 – Respect without nostalgia Holding affection for Americans while refusing to romanticize systems 37:10 – The long arc of change Why the Canada–U.S. relationship has been shifting for longer than most realize 40:45 – Closing reflection What the future depends on—and who must shape it

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Pass your phone — unlocked — to the person sitting next to you.

Not to a close friend. To a colleague. A neighbour. Someone you'd describe as trustworthy but have never actually tested. Watch what happens in your body before you hand it over.

That hesitation? That's not paranoia. That's you running a real-time audit of every assumption you hold about trust, privacy, identity, and risk — in under a second, without a framework, without a consultant, without a strategic plan.

You already know how to read signals. You do it constantly. You just haven't been taught to trust what you notice.

That's what this podcast is about. I'm Nola Simon — strategic futurist, keynote speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice (2024 & 2025).

I'm not here to make sweeping predictions about the future. I'm here to help you see what's already forming — in the moments that feel ordinary, the assumptions that feel obvious, the decisions that feel routine right up until they don't.

Blockbuster had the data. Kodak invented the digital camera and couldn't walk away from the legacy of print. They didn't lack information. They lacked the discipline to question what they already believed — before it became load-bearing.

That discipline isn't reserved for crisis. It lives in everyday noticing.

The unlocked phone. The meeting nobody challenged. The strategy that felt obvious. The trust that formed — or fractured — in a moment nobody marked as significant. This show is that noticing, practiced out loud.

Featured in Maclean's, CBC, and CTV News. Goodpods Top 10 Leadership.

Witnessed Trust. Everyday Futurism. The decisions that felt routine right up until they didn't.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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